Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
30.7Performance41.2
26.5Display34.8
33.3Battery38
76.6Portability39.4
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) scores 38.5 against 38.6 for MSI Katana A15 AI B8V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 39
- 42% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.25 kg
- 40% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 286 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 24.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 33
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+40% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+42% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+26% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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